🔗 Share this article From Guéhi to Yildiz – Who Could Be Making a Switch during the winter Transfer Window? The January transfer market is always a period of feverish rumour and possible major transfers. Several prominent footballers are being linked with transfers away from their present teams. Here is a look at some of the top names who are poised to be changing clubs in January. A. Semenyo Despite Ghana's inability to reach the AFCON, which has kept the player available, reports suggest a significant transfer is close. The 25-year-old has a contract featuring a substantial release clause applicable for a short period at the start of the month. Latest developments indicate Manchester City look to have won the race for his services. Former suitors such as Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have turned their attention to other options, leaving teams such as Liverpool or Manchester United to make a late move. M. Guéhi This England defender has continued to impress for Crystal Palace despite a previous transfer to Anfield falling through. As his deal set to run out in the summer, this represents the London club's last chance to obtain a transfer fee for their captain. A host of elite clubs, such as City and several continental powerhouses like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich, reportedly be interested. Yet, a winter departure is considered unlikely, particularly given the coach's reliance on the defender. Brennan Johnson This Welsh forward has found starting opportunities hard to come by at Tottenham this term. Although finishing as the club's leading goalscorer last season, he has started just a small number of league matches. Reports suggest the North London outfit is open to a transfer for the correct valuation, believed to be in the region of £40 million. Bournemouth appear to be at the front of the queue, with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Brentford additionally credited with an inquiry. Spurs value Brennan Johnson at approximately forty million pounds. Rúben Neves The Portugal midfielder could be set for a return to the English top flight following a spell in Saudi Arabia. Still just twenty-eight, while his agreement expiring in the summer of 2026, he represents a possible opportunity. Clubs such as Manchester United and Liverpool are linked with the player. Furthermore, there are rumours from Spain that he would be willing to take a reduced salary for a move to the Spanish giants. Marc-André ter Stegen The experienced German shot-stopper is now as the third option at Barça following the manager Hansi Flick. After fallen out of favour and undergone an operation, a winter departure looks highly probable. Villa were initially linked as a potential destination, but that move currently seems off. Instead, clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are thought to be expressing curiosity in the keeper. Ivan Toney The proven England centre-forward has kept scoring frequently in Saudi Arabia. Coming back to the Premier League might boost his dwindling chances of making the national World Cup. However, arranging a transfer poses significant challenges. Al-Ahli are reluctant to sell him, and his reported enormous weekly wages make any agreement difficult. Tottenham, Manchester United, and Everton have all been mentioned as interested parties. Ivan Toney helped Al-Ahli to victory in the Saudi Super Cup showpiece. C. Gallagher This dynamic English midfielder drew widespread interest in the off-season but stayed at Atlético. Having few starting appearances in La Liga this season, he is eager to secure more minutes ahead of the World Cup. Manchester United have been strongly connected, and a return to Crystal Palace, a club he shone on a temporary deal, is also a possibility, though financial demands could prove a problem. Harvey Elliott Although excelling and being named the best player award at the Under-21 European Championship in the summer, the young player has struggled for game time on loan at Villa. Unai Emery has confirmed the loan move won't become permanent. Due to specific rules about representing two clubs in a campaign, a return to his parent club prior to next summer seems to be the only available solution. K. Yildiz This exciting Turkey attacker has been in excellent form for the Italian giants this term. As his existing deal running down, a host of English sides – such as Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool – are keeping tabs on the situation. Juventus are desperate to tie down the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract but face a race to retain one of the continent's most promising young talents. Kees Smit The much-admired Dutch midfielder has earned parallels to Kevin De Bruyne for his style of play. After impressing at the U19 Euros, Smit has become a regular in the AZ Alkmaar first team. This 19-year-old is widely tipped to make a big-money transfer in January. Newcastle United reportedly are leading the chase, but are facing strong rivalry from the Spanish champions for a deal valued at around twenty-two million pounds.